@Kip98
American expat in Jordan
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Registration: 08 March 2015
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Dating A Jordanian Man - Tips! by rebecca_lass
Hello, am a Malaysian girl of Chinese descent who is currently dating a Jordanian guy of Palestinian descent for a year in Dubai. I was wondering what are the dating culture like for Jordanians? I have dated guys from diff backgrounds eg: Europeans ...
Like anywhere, they're not all bad, they're not all good. I've been married to one for quite a while and he's not a liar, secretive or cheap! I'm the cheap one! You have to realize if you guys really aren't legally married, that a ... Read More
Medication in Jordan by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Jordan ...
Compared to the US, medical, dental, and medicine is so, so much cheaper. I had eye drops that cost me $149 in the US for the generic, cost me 4JD in Jordan for the name brand. A regular doctor visit in the US is over $200 and cost me 20JD in ... Read More
Residency after marriage by tkinok74
Hello. I will travel soon to Amman and get married to my best friend. Our plan is to live there for a couple years then decide what to do later once we see how well I do in Amman. My question is, what’s the process to get residency for me ...
I believe you have to be married for five years and it doesn't matter if you are living there those five years or not. At least that's what I have been told. I haven't tried to apply because I don't know if there is any reason for ... Read More
Dating a Jordanian Man- Difference in Culture? by Guest6902
Hello, I need some advice I meet this Jordanian man 3 weeks ago. I decided to meet him for coffee after he asked me 2 days in a row. When I meet him he got super close to me. I ended up meeting his cousin (as he has family that lives here). I talked ...
I agree with what Primadonna says. I've never heard of a background check service for the general public in Jordan, it's all people just asking friends and relatives. Perhaps you could ask to see his family book. Any wives or children ... Read More
Elderly Care by Kip98
I am American married to a jordanian and we live on the outskirts of Amman. My father recently passed and My mother has dementia, but not the alzheimers kind; instead FTD. She still knows who I am where she is who the president is etc. but she has ...
We ended up moving back to the US two years ago. Mom is doing great, so much better than I had ever imagined when I wrote that last post. She lives in assisted living but hangs out with us all the time. She loves living where she is and being ... Read More
1st time what to expect by GuestPoster6711
are entry visas still 60 JD upon arrival it gets stamped right into my passport? is this before or after the customs ? is there a wait time or is it right away is my passport taken away
Last time I came through in December they were 40 JDs (for a single entry). No, they don't take your passport. Just ask you some questions, where are you staying, etc. and put a stamp on it. I believe it's good for 30 days and can be ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Actually, Jordan has a very high sales tax rate, which is a regressive tax that disproportionately hurts those who make less. True, 95% of people don't pay income taxes per se, which don't kick in until you make over 1,000 JD a month, ... Read More
Hard to find grocery item locations by tkinok74
I found Dr Pepper (Cosmo has it for anyone who’s been looking) but does anybody know if Bisquick (or a similar alternative) can be found in Amman and if so where? Thanks!
Did you check Carrefour City mall? Im not in Amman anymore, but i swear I did see bisquick somewhere. Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Is it your choice to stay in Jordan while your husband works in America? I don't understand why someone would choose to be separated and stay in Jordan if you have the ability to live with him in the US and you are married, as it sounds like he ... Read More
Online shopping in Jordan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Jordan? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
Online shopping isn't really a thing in Jordan yet. For one, you don't get mail to your house (my street didn't even have a name, nor did I have a house number). I did rent a PO box once, but the only letter ever sent to me was ... Read More
selling things by Tamriko
anyone can suggest where I could advertise things for sale? I am moving out of Jordan by the end of this months and a few baby stuff to sell
There are quite a few Facebook groups in Amman where people list things to sell. Expats leaving Amman, Amman buy and sell, etc. Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
I developed a terrible hookah addiction when I lived in Jordan due to boredom, that I haven't been able to shake since being back in the usa. I completely understand the feeling of uselessness I had in Jordan. I'd encourage you to legalize ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Are you American and your husband Jordanian? If you are American your son will have US Citizenship. But, if you are not legally married in Jordan, your son will not have Jordanian citizenship (assuming your husband has it) if he does not have you ... Read More
My experience in Jordan, Amman by waleed.algazzar
I found my stay in Jordan, Amman really very nice, i liked the weather so much, People are friendly and the whole atmosphere is great. I like the nature it has, the roads (Going up and going down as it is mountains, Crazy but enjoying) Prices are ...
Have you had the falafel stuffed with the spicy pepper stuff? It's so good. Read More
My experience in Jordan, Amman by waleed.algazzar
I found my stay in Jordan, Amman really very nice, i liked the weather so much, People are friendly and the whole atmosphere is great. I like the nature it has, the roads (Going up and going down as it is mountains, Crazy but enjoying) Prices are ...
I'm not a big fan of mansaf either. Jameed is just a different taste. Lamb, sheep or goat aren't my favorite especially when boiled with lots of fat still on them. To each their own I guess. I ended up gaining quite a bit of weight in ... Read More